Local News
This page is your direct link to all news immediately affecting the Local.
To remain a strong organization, we need to communicate with each other, and this Web site will help us to share news and stay connected to our union brothers and sisters.
Please check here for any updates regarding the work picture, on the job site news, and more.
Also check here for updates regarding US Labor News, our affiliates, International IBEW news, local classifieds, membership updates and honors, and more.
Membership News
How To Get On The Out Of Work List
All book signs must include first and last name, telephone number to be reached at, card/ticket number, and a sentence expressing your wish to be put on the books.
1. Members of Local 222 can mail in a post card or blue out of work card to get on the books. When you mail in a post card we take the post-marked date to enter your name on the out of work books.
2. Members can E-Mail local 222 at (office@ibew222.org).
3. Members may also send in a fax.
4. You can come to the office and sign the out of work book.
Let Us Know When You Move
Please be sure that the Local Union Office has your current address and phone number on file. We will need to notify your funds and health insurance, as well as the International Office should you move. You might want to include your E-Mail address as well. This will ensure we can better keep in touch with you.
Election Results
President: William "Bill" Hitt
Vice President: Dale E. Smithmier (unopposed)
Recording Secretary: Fred F. Morgan (unopposed)
Treasurer: James Westbrook (unopposed)
Business Manager / Financial Secretary and Delegate to the International Convention: James M. "Mike" Bell
Executive Board:
James Puzon
Gary Robbins
Fred (Buzzy) Whisman
Jerome (J.J.) Zlotowski
Examining Board
Jeff Carpenter
Willy Dezayas
David Ippolito
Delegate to the International Convention: Dale E. Smithmier
US Labor News
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Obama says the US needs strong Unions.Labor Secretary Solis determined to pass Employee Free Choice Act.
AFL-CIO elects new president with a laundry list for the White House.
Replacing capitalism with democracy -- the target goal of Michael Moore's new film.
Labor Day is Health Care Rally Day.